Tag Archive for: Nepalese Cuisine

Nepal – Aloo Tama

Aloo Tama is the combination of ” Potato and bamboo shoots “. It is actually a curry-type dish. You can enjoy this dish at breakfast, lunch, dinner, or anytime when you are craving it. Bamboo shoots are actually related to the plant family which is like the grass.

Nepal – Masyaura

Masyaura is a very unique recipe of Nepal. This dish is very special because of the sun-dried balls, they totally depend upon the sun rays that give it a very unique texture. Sun-dried is the food preservation method from ancient times, but some dishes totally depends on it because this is the best method of food’s dryness.

Nepal – Sapu Mhicha

Sapu Mhicha is the special food of Nepal and it is also the unique food of Nepal. This dish is made especially at the festivals and occasions of Nepal. This dish is the sign of “PEACE and LOVE”. Sapu Mhicha is originated from Kathmandu Valley and then spread in Nepal and it is called Newari cuisine.

Nepal – Kanchemba

Kanchemba is the very famous snack of Nepal, which is served with pickle or any other type of spicy sauce. This is a very unique food or snack, almost few people know about it. This dish is the BUCKWHEAT FRIES, the most famous snack of Thakali and actually the STAPLE FOOD of Thakalis or Nepalese.

Nepal – Tongba

Tongbaa is actually a very famous energetic drink of Nepal. It is the millet based alcoholic beverages of Nepal. The most common pronunciations are ” Tong-baa ” and “Tum-baa”. This drink is especially linked to the limbo people and very important for them religiously and culturally. Tongbaa is the symbol of RESPECT for LIMBU PEOPLE and they offer it to every guest as the respect.

Nepal – Thakali Khana

Thakali khana is a set of the most authentic dishes of Nepal. This is the collection of every type of food which the normal person wants to eat. We can say that this is the “BUCKET OF FOOD”. Thakali khana was first introduce in the region of Nepal which is known as “Thak khola”.

Nepal – Juju Dhau

Juju dhau is actually sweetened yogurt which is totally different in taste. This is called a “KING OF YOGURT” which is sweet in taste and so easy to make at home. The specialty of JUJu Dhau is you have to make it in a CLAY POT.

Nepal – Sadheko Sukuti

If you are a meat lover then this Sadheko Sukuti is the best dish to eat. The spices of Sadheko Sukuti are unbeatable, you just eat 1 bite of Sadheko Sukuti and you start like ” Huh! this is so spicy “. Many people from different countries, visit Nepal just for the unique collection of food.

Nepal – Thukpa

Thukpa is one of the best and famous soups of NEPAL. Thukpa is a soup which is made with different varieties of meat like you can use chicken, beef, mutton, or any other type which is your favorite. The meaning of thukpa word is “HEART” so everyone call this dish is a heart warming dish. It is actually started in the HIMALAYA region of NEPAL.

Nepal – Litti Chokha

Littis Chokha is a dough ball that is filled with sattu and gram flour. We can also call it a STREET FOOD of Nepal. Pickle play a very important role in this dish because many people want to eat this dish along with pickles, most people use pickles as a filling in Littis.